Discover the passion and excellence of German professional hockey across the nation's elite venues
State-of-the-art multi-purpose arena and home to one of Germany's most successful teams
Modern Berlin venue with passionate fan support in the capital
Germany's largest hockey arena with legendary atmosphere
Historic Olympic venue with modern hockey excellence
Intimate modern arena with excellent sightlines
Contemporary venue in Bavaria's hockey heartland
League establishment following German reunification, building professional hockey infrastructure.
Major venue upgrades and new construction elevating the league's profile across Germany.
DEL recognition as one of Europe's premier hockey leagues with world-class facilities.
The Deutsche Eishockey Liga combines top European talent with excellent facilities, strong fan culture, and competitive balance across 14 professional teams.
Lanxess Arena in Cologne is famous for its electric atmosphere, while Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin offers passionate capital city support.
The DEL regular season typically runs from September to March, followed by playoffs through April. Each team plays 52 regular season games.
Yes! DEL arenas are well-connected by public transport, and many venues offer English-language services and information for international hockey fans.
The top 10 teams qualify for playoffs in a best-of-seven format, creating intense competition and exciting postseason hockey across Germany.